Cloud tree for Dotty Daisy

Oh well done to your OH Amy, that looks very good, I like the shape too.

What Variety of plant has been used.

Has he done alright Angela he'll be pleased if you think so :o)) its Box Brian ...

I think that's a great effort!

thanks Amy

Your OH is inspiring, Amy! I love the look of a cloud-pruned tree, but haven't had the courage up to now: will have a go at my Enkianthus . . .

Btw, I once saw a specimen in Wisley's nursery, priced £230 ! So your OH could be on the way to making a fortune . . . but of course, if you 'make' something and are pleased with it, you wouldn't want to sell it!

Thanks Karen , Sheila it's Dotty's husband who is the expert they have a lovely one my OH was trying to take a leaf out of his book Lol , yes I have seen them in Garden centers they are very expensive , I saw a massive one in France last year in the middle of a round-about there was no way I could stop to take a photo !

Amy do tell your OH that Box is excellent (ours is the same)it makes beautiful cloud pruning.........and the shape is there already on yours, tell him I am very impressed, I usually give ours a hair cut once a year, and OH feeds it too. We have a larger one in the flower border, started it two years ago, not the most attractive shape I must say, cannot show you a photo, because there are too many plants growing in front of it at the moment. ..might be able to get one later on in the season.

Thanks Angela he's going to be thrilled when I tell him he's done alright he loves a bit of praise now and again Lol .. I,ll also tell him about the hair cut and feeding .. I don't suppose it requires any special attention in the winter does it ?

None at all, we just give it shelter from the worst of the weather, though mainly for the pots sake.......so it is wrapped in fleece (the pot).

Thanks Angela that's a good idea we lost several pots the other year due to the frost ...

This has given me an idea! I cut my pittasporum back hard last year because it had become very straggly but now it has bounced back. I can feel a bit of cloud pruning coming on :) Tell your OH he has inspired me.

Lol get snipping Gill :o))

I have, Amy, but it is rather tall and I can't reach the top 'cloud' - will try the stepladder when the wind has dropped a bit :)

You be careful Gill ,I know what you are like when a job needs doing , you start behaving like a nipper !

My daughter & son in law are going away for a few days tomorrow so I am planning to redecorate my living room - granddaughter and grandson will be on hand if I need help. Haven't told any of them about this plan yet but I sneaked to B&Q to buy paint and wallpaper earlier this week. The garden and the cloud tree will have to wait a while :)

I hope you have baked them some cakes to bribe them with Gill Lol ..